Cube Assembly
Optical cubes serve as the quiet conductors of fluorescence systems, guiding excitation and emission light through precisely arranged filters and mirrors. Correct assembly ensures accurate spectral performance, a higher signal-to-noise ratio, and reliable imaging results.
What Is a Filter Cube?
A filter cube houses three key elements:
Excitation filter
Dichroic mirror
Emission filter
Assembly Principles
Cleanliness: Maintain a contamination-free assembly environment to ensure optimal optical performance.
Correct orientation: Position each filter per the defined specifications to ensure precise light management.
Secure but gentle mounting: Apply controlled, non-stressful mounting forces to protect component integrity while ensuring stability.
System compatibility: Verify that all elements align with the system’s optical and mechanical requirements to ensure reliable, high-quality operation.
Looking for a Different Size?
Chroma understands that your needs may extend beyond our standard offerings. If you require different mounting options or specific measurements not listed here, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Our team is always ready to assist with any of your optical filter needs.
If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us. We have a large inventory of filters and a knowledgeable staff ready to help you design and build a filter to meet your specifications.
